text; un: ENMA

[jigokumods]

The Department of the Enma

Memorandum

To: All Lost Souls representative of the Department of the Enma
From: The Desk of the Enma
Subject: "Tanabata"


It has come to our understanding that an invitation to attend the grand opening of Sai no Kawara, a joint venture of the Shuten and Tamamo clans.

Our investigation into illicit "Stardust" trade has made it imperative that we accept this invitation, and attend as keepers of Order and to assure that all dealings are "above level".

[ Did he just make an underground pun? ]

Representatives of the Department of the Enma will be allowed participation in Tanabata festivities including, but not limited to; wish-making, consumption of alcoholic beverages, moderated gambling, sessions with hosts and other service workers, and dancing.

Considering the situation we found ourselves earlier in the summer, it has been advised that relaxation and diversion may be necessary to assure a functional work force. Therefore it should be considered part of your work to attend this "grand opening", both as a keeper of Order and as a matter of personal activity.

That is all.

-The Desk of the Enma


[[ooc; the Enma, as usual, will not be responding to any comments, but players are encouraged to interact among themselves below! Captain Shiki may respond, as well. ]]

Comments

text; un: jsarchivist

[eyediot]

If we are to 'keep Order', is it really advisable we partake in all the festivities?

[Sir Are You Telling Officers To Drink On Duty.]

un: 333

[holeful]

We'll have to multitask!

[eyediot]

Because that always goes well for law enforcement.

[holeful]

Well the last big event we had lifeguard shifts, maybe we could do shifts this time as well?

[eyediot]

That

[Actually that may not be the worst idea.]

Is something to possibly discuss with our superiors.

text; un: YAMASHIKI

[jigokumods]

How's the saying go?

"When in Rome" or something?

[eyediot]

While I'm sure that's the case for most things, I'm not sure I can agree to it so readily in this.

[Like he's not not going to drink, but he also has not agreed that he's law enforcement.]

[jigokumods]

Well it's not like it's in your contract to attend. So long as someone goes, it's fine. But I'm sure your friends and co-workers would prefer you be there.

[ She's assuming. Jon, do you have friends? ]

[eyediot]

[Look....................................... Don't worry about it, Shiki, it's fine.]

From the sound of it, the department will have a wonderfully active, fun time despite my concerns.

text; un: spindrift

[disagree]

This is actually the first time he'd tasked us to partake in the festivities. I'd say it's an improvement to how he interacts with us in the Department.

[eyediot]

Really. That just makes it even more questionable.

[Sounds like something a shitty boss would do :\ ]

[disagree]

[ exactly :/ ]

You don't have to partake in drinking if you're not the type to do so.

[eyediot]

[Hm. Gettin real Elias Bouchard vibes here. :\]

I intend to. I just worry about the actual officers not being prepared for any emergency that may occur.

text un: cainknightley

[himbosupreme]

It's never stopped me before!

[eyediot]

I somehow get the feeling it wouldn't stop you ever.

[himbosupreme]

It really isn't hard, though. It's like the Lord Enma said-in moderation. And we can also take shifts if there is something that really needs watching.

AND it is also our duty to have fun! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

text; un: phoenixprincess

[itstillhurt]

If we abstained entirely, it would be conspicuous and disruptive, and therefore easy for criminals to avoid our scrutiny.

[That's what she's telling herself, at least.]

[eyediot]

[Oh it was really only a matter of time before this happened. He's mostly only observed her over the network and pegged her for someone desperate to climb ranks in a passive aggressive any-way-she-can sort of way. Hm.]

Some of the activities, sure, but I have yet to meet any situation where an on duty officer and alcohol comingle well.

[itstillhurt]

[Frankly, how dare you identify her so accurately]

Obviously full-on drunkenness would be an embarrassment and a danger. Fortunately, I'm sure the fine members of our department have the discipline and self-awareness to avoid that.

[... Not that she was planning on touching the stuff, even if she wasn't underage.]

private ; un: mistynight

[hellborne]

Nothing better than some government-mandated fun.

LOL.

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[eyediot]

[It isn't a username he recognizes, but hm. He isn't.... good at coding at all, so he'll simply copy the same used to him.]

I can't say I've ever had any good association to the like.

[hellborne]

The government, having fun, or both?

un: oneflower

[kikuichi]

If you can balance both, that means you're flexible and skilled. As well as fun. ✨

[eyediot]

Or less likely to be paying attention when there's an emergency.

[kikuichi]

You can always abstain from the alcohol. Juice, tea, or even stick to water. 🍵

[Hang out with the minors and non-drinkers?]